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God's word, as recorded in the Bible is infallible, unfortunately man's understanding of that word is not. There are parts that are difficult and appear incomprehensible or contradictory. The enemy looks for those to attack the entire book and then God himself. (I hope my response did not...

What is "well written"? The Bible is not a novel, or biography or history but the revealed word of God. There is nothing to compare it against. Most of the bible is beautiful poetry, there are even jewels of beauty hidden in the most apparently mundane parts of the OT. More astonishingly...

Physically tired; yes, but more, Emotionally, spiritually, intellectually weary. Going takes every bit of energy, Tomorrow is yesterday yet again. Exhausted by the search, Praying empty prayers. No more books and no more answers, From good willed people who never seek. Churches are the same...

Uplifting. Thank you.

Rejoice that God is working in you. You are not a disappointment, you never will be. Only when our self is brought low and we go through periods that appear dark can God reveal his truths to us. May I suggest Andrew Murray's little book "Humility" as a resource to your Bible studies? Only...

There is numbness that makes walking difficult, here also is sharp shooting pain that is difficult to treat. The girl is my absolute hero.

I rub my wife's toes. She has neuropathy and even when asleep it makes her feel better. All the while thanking God for the sleeplessness and opportunity to serve. Usually I eventually fall back asleep.

While this is not a direct summary, you may enjoy Henri Nouwen's little book The Return of The Prodigal Son. Nouwen uses a Rembrandt painting of the same name to go deeper into the story. Interestingly, he focuses much attention on the "Older Son" and what decision he made to his fathers urgings.

Denham; isolated, unknown, Long outlived by usefulness, Between other lonely places, No one known calls home. Sand blown fields stretch out away, Farmers of corn and beans and sandburs. Nothing changes, there was never luster, It is faint and old and gray. Once a store, a bar, a post office...

God, in his infinite mercy granted you vision at thirty. What a great opportunity. Many of us were blind into our later years and but wish we could have seen sooner. Speak the truth to all that have ears.

Blade, I finished the chapters you recommended. They also lead me to relevant sections of Kings and Chronicles. Going back to my original question, I am finding it increasingly difficult to believe the community escapes consequences when it ignores Gods commands. Further, sacrificing to...

I will read and respond. Thanks

Thank you all for what has been a very enlightening discussion.

I acknowledge that I may have misread the scripture, that's why I asked. I can see how it can be read either way. But I also must note that OT history is full of examples of God bringing destruction on kings and kingdoms who turn from his ways. (Solomon, Manasseh, Amom Ahaz, Judah, Benjamin...

I read this passage in light of the OT history of Kings and Kingdoms and God's response when they ignore God's laws. I am forgiven of my sin's by the blood of Christ Jesus but does this free us as a society from either the law or the consequences?

In Leviticus 20: 1-5 God establishes a punishment that is to be delivered for a sin. He then goes further and states that He will turn his back upon anyone who fails to carry out that punishment. I am no Bible scholar but can find no other instance in Leviticus where He takes his commands to...

Ancient Israel, in a valley steep and hot, Promises of ease and comfort were pursued, On a bastard altar of man’s own hand, While drumbeats hid the anguished cries. In Topheth are found molded earthen jars, Buried in Ben-Hinnom’s filth, Attesting that olden greed with pleas, Bodies of burned...

I thought I would get away with it!

I load the 55 grain ballistic point and stoke it up quite a bit. (I tried Soft-points but they could not handle the velocity). They penetrate 3/4" of steel where the heavier and slower 7.62X39 will not. The loads I use have a 2" drop at 200 yards.

I have a Savage 110, .223 cal, heavy fluted barrel with laminated stock. I added a variable 48X scope, a bipod and a bench follower to make it single shot. Out of the box it will consistently hit a dime at 200 yards. Great gun.